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Join Gareth McGlynn as he sits down with Blake Omlin, Director of Preconstruction at Juneau Construction Company. The Clemson Civil Engineering graduate discusses with Gareth the following points: His transition from Project Engineer to Director of Preconstruction in seven years: skills learned, lessons learned, and key advice for young, career-driven preconstruction professionals. The biggest pai...

Gareth McGlynn catches up with Alex Arnold, the lucky winner of the 2024 Advancing Preconstruction ticket. Alex, who serves as the Director of Mechanical Services at Hensel Phelps, was nominated by Kylie Bond as unsung hero in Preconstruction. In this quick chat, they discuss the conference's highlights and explore Alex's professional journey. Don't forget to check out Alex's Linke...

In this episode, our host, Gareth McGlynn, sits down with Bo Markovic, Director of Estimating at Alberici Constructors, to discuss his journey in the construction industry and the various aspects of construction. Topics Covered: Bo Markovich's Journey: His early days with B&K Construction as a senior estimator specializing in flood protection for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Levee Con...

Manasi Pitkar, Senior Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building, joins host , Gareth McGlynn, on the Preconstruction Podcast to delve into sustainability within the construction industry. This episode zeroes in on: Immediate actions for sustainability The pivotal role of preconstruction in sustainability Strategies to reduce carbon footprints for clients To learn more about Manasi's work a...

Gareth McGlynn, our host, sat down with the incredible QS that takes no BS to discuss Women In Construction: - Challenges as a Woman in Construction. - Advantages of being a woman in construction - Disadvantages of being a woman in construction - Rachael's biggest achievement - Lessons learnt so far as a Woman In Construction - The strengths that have helped her achieve so much - Rachael share...

Our host Gareth McGlynn sits down with Manasi Pitkar, Senior Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies, to discuss women in construction and the missing 33%. Connect with Manasi Pitkar via her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasi-pitkar-dbia-leed-ap-pmp%C2%AE-35289aa/ Thank you for tuning in to The Preconstruction Podcast! Don't miss out on insightful discussions like...

Join our host, Gareth McGlynn, as we dive into a captivating conversation with Chris Creasey, who recently made a significant career move from Tutor Perini to Suffolk, stepping into the role of VP of National Gaming. With over two decades of experience in construction management, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and insider insights into the rapidly evolving gaming industry in Las Vegas. Key Top...

Klint Kimball, Preconstruction Director & Diversity and Inclusion Council Member at Flintco, sits down with our host, Gareth McGlynn to discuss topics he will be speaking about at Advancing Preconstruction. 1 - High-Quality Training Program for Estimators 2 - Early Procurement on Large Scale Projects 3 - Relationship between Flinko and Alberici 4 - How Preconstruction is made up of 70% Science...

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, welcomes Steve Dell'Orto, CEO & Founder of ConCntric, to the latest episode of The Preconstruction Podcast. Dive into the discussion to learn how Steve, after dedicating 26 years to the construction industry, launched a groundbreaking venture aimed at transforming preconstruction practices. Key Highlights: Why Steve left the construction industry after 26 years to start C...

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Dan Beatty, Senior Director of Estimating at Alberici Constructors. Discussed on today's podcast: Dan's 35-year journey in civil construction. The growing popularity of design-build projects within heavy civil. Go-no-go strategy in heavy civil projects. The successful changes Dan has made in estimating processes and workflows throughout his career at...

Join our host, Gareth McGlynn, as he welcomes Ivo Brook, Brand Director at Hanson Wade, to discuss the upcoming Advancing Preconstruction 2023 event in Denver, Colorado, from May 1st to May 3rd. In this episode, they cover: Hanson Wade's Growth: Brief insights into the company's expansion. Conference Evolution: Advancing Preconstruction's impactful nine-year journey. Benefits for Professionals: Th...

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Michael Pritt, the Preconstruction Director at Thomas Construction Group, whom he met at the Advancing Preconstruction Summit last year in Phoenix, Arizona. Michael Pritt has a diverse background, including running a family construction business, owning a plastics business, and holding various roles in the construction industry. Discussed during the podcast...

In this episode, we're picking up the conversation from Precon World 2023 in Dallas, where our host Gareth McGlynn had the opportunity to catch up with Brett Backus, COO, and Cameron Delahoussaye, Chief Estimator, from Eleven Western Builders. Discussion points include: The distinct differences between the art and science of estimating . The shift from Excel to the Destiny platform, focusing o...

Our host, Gareth McGlynn sat down with Jim Murphy the Preconstruction Executive at Truebeck Construction during PreconWorld 2023. Jarred Hall (Data Engineer), Kalie Ward (Preconstruction Executive) They discussed: - The Importance of Dashboards - The transition from Sage Timberline to Beck Technology Destini - Reorganizing Data - Assemblies and Dashboard, why its important - Presenting reports to...

Another episode from Precon World 2023 folks! It's none other than Grant Stucker, the Quarter back come Preconstruction leader. Discussed on the podcast: - What it was like playing Quarterback in front of 70,000+ in college - The skills he learned from Football and still uses today - Understanding how to build resilience - His journey through Colorado State University - Burnout: It's real...

Join host Gareth McGlynn as he sits down with Grant Mendeljian, VP of Preconstruction at Moss & Associates, on the latest episode of the Preconstruction Podcast. Key topics include: Grant’s diverse background as Superintendent, Project Manager, Chief Estimator, and now VP of Preconstruction at Moss & Associates. How important are relationships within Preconstruction. Overview of Grant'...

Johnny had just stepped off the stage at PreconWorld when our host, Gareth McGlynn had a chat about the most advanced Take off tool on the market. Also discussed: - Integrations with Beck Technology - Take off 2.0 and TogalGPT - How the mission is to make the Estimator three times more efficient - The future of Togal. AI and the plans to own the take off market As always folks Johnny is happy to h...

Today's episode of The Preconstruction Podcast was recorded Live at Precon World 2023 in Dallas. Our host, Gareth McGlynn sat down with Michael Ho the CEO of Bespoke Metrics to discuss his new product Compass. Discussed on this episode: - What is Bespoke Metrics? - Who and how Bespoke Metrics will help both the GC and subcontractors - Latest Integrations with Procore and Beck Technology - The...

Our latest episode of The Preconstruction Podcast is a live recording from PreconWorld 2023. We caught up with Stewart Carroll to hear about what has been happening at Bech Technology over the last 12 months. Discussion points: - Beck Technology: Growth and product releases - Latest Integrations: Bespoke Metrics, Togal AI and Join - The frustrations of sub contractor qualification process - The Fr...

In this exciting episode, our host, Gareth McGlynn engages in an insightful discussion with industry expert, Manasi Pitkar, Senior Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies. Main Talking Points of the Session: The essential tactics to recruit, retain, and develop preconstruction talent as a department manager. Key takeaways from the Women in Construction West Coast Conference. "...

In E3 of the Next Gen Series on The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn chats with Laura Ramirez, a dedicated Preconstruction Engineer at New South Construction. Dive deep into Laura's journey: Key points during the talk are: From her roots growing up in Venezuela to making a life over the past eight years in the U.S. The highs and lows of pursuing civil engineering at Kennesaw State Unive...

In this fresh podcast episode our host, Gareth McGlynn engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jason Hollenstein, the M.E.P. Estimating Manager at StructureTone. Topics discussed during the talk: Graduating as a mechanical engineer during the 2009 recession. The upcoming Advancing M.E.P. Estimating Conference in Dallas on November 29 - December 1, with Jason as a speaker. Automating Takeoff...

In this episode, our host Gareth McGlynn caught up with Kurt Naser, Director of Preconstruction at PC Construction, based in Burlington, VT. His insightful discussion dives into: - Transitioning from Operations to Preconstruction - PC Construction $500M per annum: Building side (Vertical) & Water Waste Water - Kurt's biggest lesson learnt in Construction - The importance of the Kick-off me...

In this episode, our host Gareth McGlynn caught up with Clay Young, an electrical contractor from Falcon Electrical Contractors, based in Dallas, Texas. Their insightful discussion dives deep into the intricacies of the construction world, emphasizing the importance of collaboration. Here's what they covered: Preconstruction Services in General Contracting Preconstruction Services from the Sub...

To kick off the new and exciting Next Gen Series of the Preconstruction Podcast, we have Ximena Zarza Del Puerto of James G. Davis, speaking with our host, Gareth McGlynn. Topics discussed on the episode are: - Originally from Paraguay travelling to the US - Studying Law and graduating in 2019 - Her preconstruction likes and dislikes - What attracted her to the construction industry - Ximena's...